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September 2018 - Page 4

Editorial: Swarthmore Should Prioritize Mental Health

On September 13, President Valerie Smith shared the results of a report by the Ad Hoc Committee on Wellbeing, Belonging, and Social Life to the community in a campus-wide email.  In the opinion of the Editorial Board, this report by the Ad
September 20, 2018

Swarthmore: The Happiest Place on Earth

From the windows of the airplane that departed from the city I call home, I felt both dreadful and thrilled as I watched trees, cars, and skyscrapers disappear into the distance, replaced by fluffy, white clouds. It was not the first time
September 20, 2018

Buffalo Bills’ Vontae Davis Retires at Halftime

Professional football players often say that their bodies tell them when it’s time to retire. For Buffalo Bills cornerback Vontae Davis, that realization happened at halftime during the team’s Sunday matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Davis stunned teammates, coaches, and fans
September 20, 2018

Cuba: The Many Shades of Music

This is the second part of a two-part photo essay Jiang created. The first part, focused on Mexico, was published in the last issue of the Phoenix and can be found online. After a short trip in Mexico, I went to
September 20, 2018

Controversy Emerges at the U.S. Open Final

After September 8th’s U.S. Open tennis final, Serena Williams, who is widely considered to be the world’s best tennis player, still finds herself in need of an additional Grand Slam win to tie Margaret Court’s record of 24 singles titles. Williams’s bid
September 20, 2018

Against Reason: The Kavanaugh Nomination

Marriage equality. Reproductive rights. The right to privacy. Racial justice. These are just a few of the landmark decisions that have come out of the U.S. Supreme Court. These decisions affirmed liberties, rights, and above all else, furthered the cause of justice.
September 20, 2018
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My First Impression

Conviction and purpose. Those two words come to my mind when I think of Swarthmore and Swatties. Their academic and non-academic interests range from math, to public policy, medicine, social justice and more. I got the impression that Swatties were less driven
September 20, 2018

Revised Handbook Tightens RPL Requirements, Forbids Vaping in Dorms

The Dean’s Office has made its annual updates to the Student Handbook, revising hosting requirements for events with alcohol and strengthening the standards for becoming a Residential Peer Leader. These changes include new guidelines on posters and disorderly conduct, an increase in
September 20, 2018

I Miss the Routine

Personally, I tend to be a huge fan of near-constant routine. That is, I mostly enjoy being able to wake up and know exactly what I have to do that day, mostly because I’ve done it a million times before. At the
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